Batu Cermin is a limestone cave known for its mirror-like reflections when sunlight hits the walls. You’ll wear a hard hat to explore its dark tunnels, and it feels a bit Indiana Jones - slightly magical, slightly adventurous.

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Batu Cermin

Our handpicked Batu Cermin experiences with mirror-like limestone reflections, dark tunnel walks, and hard-hat cave exploring in Labuan Bajo.

Batu Cermin Experiences: The Best Cave Tours in Labuan Bajo

Batu Cermin Experiences

If you're looking for a fun day trip around Labuan Bajo, Batu Cermin is a cool limestone cave! It’s called Batu Cermin or also mirror stone cave because the limestone walls glitter when exposed to light because of the salt deposits on the rocks. It's not crowded and it's a fun day out to see the other natural wonders of the area.

If you're looking for a fun day trip around Labuan Bajo, Batu Cermin is a cool limestone cave! It’s called Batu Cermin or also mirror stone cave because the limestone walls glitter when exposed to light because of the salt deposits on the rocks. It's not crowded and it's a fun day out to see the other natural wonders of the area. 

Why go

Here, you pay one fee and get to visit 2 caves — Batu Cermin and another cave that's not even on Google maps! The tunnel system at Batu Cermin is really cool, as you have to duck crawl through small passageways to explore the caves! But don't worry it's very safe as you'll get helmets to protect your head.

Here, you pay one fee and get to visit 2 caves — Batu Cermin and another cave that's not even on Google maps! The tunnel system at Batu Cermin is really cool, as you have to duck crawl through small passageways to explore the caves! But don't worry it's very safe as you'll get helmets to protect your head. 

What to do or see here

During low season from March to end May. In any case Batu Cermin is relatively untouristed so even if you go during peak season, it won't be too touristy!

During low season from March to end May. In any case Batu Cermin is relatively untouristed so even if you go during peak season, it won't be too touristy! 

Best Time to Go

<ul><li>People who like exploring! </li><li>It's not strenuous so people of all fitness levels can do it. However it requires duck crawling so if you have any issues with your knees it may not be suitable for you. </li><li>Not great for people who are claustrophobic.</li></ul>

People who like exploring! It's not strenuous so people of all fitness levels can do it. However it requires duck crawling so if you have any issues with your knees it may not be suitable for you. Not great for people who are claustrophobic.

Who is it for?

<ul><li>You’ll be provided with helmets and torchlights when entering the cave, but if you prefer to use your own torchlight, that works too.</li><li>Wear light clothing because it can get a little humid in the caves.</li></ul>

You’ll be provided with helmets and torchlights when entering the cave, but if you prefer to use your own torchlight, that works too.Wear light clothing because it can get a little humid in the caves.

Top Tips

Labuan Bajo's Hidden Caves & Sylvia Hill Sunset

Discover two of Labuan Bajo's secret caves + a beautiful sunset viewpoint

We did this tour and it blew us away! Got to hear so much information about Flores, Labuan Bajo and the caves. Our guide Pance was amazing, very friendly and knowledgeable. The caves and beaches were beautiful. Highly recommend!!

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We did this tour and it blew us away! Got to hear so much information about Flores, Labuan Bajo and the caves. Our guide Pance was amazing, very friendly and knowledgeable. The caves and beaches were beautiful. Highly recommend!!

Peaceful, scenic and relaxing day ending with panoramic sunset of the island. Well balanced trip, exploring caves and great sea views too. The limestone caves are unique, very intriguing. Recommended visit for explorers &amp; adventure seekers. Our main guide Pance is awesome &amp; knowledgeable, big thank you team for your great hospitality.

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Peaceful, scenic and relaxing day ending with panoramic sunset of the island. Well balanced trip, exploring caves and great sea views too. The limestone caves are unique, very intriguing. Recommended visit for explorers &amp; adventure seekers. Our main guide Pance is awesome &amp; knowledgeable, big thank you team for your great hospitality. 

We had a great tour. Our guide told us about lot about both the sights we saw and his life and family in Labuan Bajo, which was a great insight for us into the culture.

The trip to Rangko Cave was through a village and then by boat. It was less touristy and organized than we initially thought there. But we had faith in our guide and it turned out really good. We were at the cave quite early, so we didn’t see the water as super turquoise, but in exchange we were there alone at first and only a few other people came after a while. Our guide even joined swimming, as we were a bit scared in the beginning. 

The Mirror cave was surprisingly cool, we saw bats and fossils inside the cave, as well as the mirror effect. 

Then we went back to our hotel for lunch and relaxing. We got picked up again for the sunset at Sylvia Hill, which was really nice.

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We had a great tour. Our guide told us about lot about both the sights we saw and his life and family in Labuan Bajo, which was a great insight for us into the culture.

The trip to Rangko Cave was through a village and then by boat. It was less touristy and organized than we initially thought there. But we had faith in our guide and it turned out really good. We were at the cave quite early, so we didn’t see the water as super turquoise, but in exchange we were there alone at first and only a few other people came after a while. Our guide even joined swimming, as we were a bit scared in the beginning. 

The Mirror cave was surprisingly cool, we saw bats and fossils inside the cave, as well as the mirror effect. 

Then we went back to our hotel for lunch and relaxing. We got picked up again for the sunset at Sylvia Hill, which was really nice. 

Pance was an amazing guide for our tour of Labuan Bajo! He was very kind and explained a lot about the history and culture of this city. We loved swimming in the Ranko cave and the sunset on Silvia Hill! We recommend this tour to everyone looking to explore what Flores offers besides the Komodo Islands.

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Pance was an amazing guide for our tour of Labuan Bajo! He was very kind and explained a lot about the history and culture of this city. We loved swimming in the Ranko cave and the sunset on Silvia Hill! We recommend this tour to everyone looking to explore what Flores offers besides the Komodo Islands.

I think its a very nice trip to do! The Rangko cave is fantastic and the beach there is beautiful! We had a fresh coconut and enjoyed the presence of monkeys, it was very funny. After that we went to Batu Cermin cave which is a very unique experience, never seen a thing like this before. The sunset was the highlight, the view from Slyvia Hill is amazing. 10/10 experience , definetely recommend it. Hugw thanks to the guide and the driver!

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I think its a very nice trip to do! The Rangko cave is fantastic and the beach there is beautiful! We had a fresh coconut and enjoyed the presence of monkeys, it was very funny. After that we went to Batu Cermin cave which is a very unique experience, never seen a thing like this before. The sunset was the highlight, the view from Slyvia Hill is amazing. 10/10 experience , definetely recommend it. Hugw thanks to the guide and the driver! 

We enjoyed our day with Komodo Fantastico Tour and the wonderful Pance. He was very knowledgeable, punctual and extremely helpful. The caves were amazing and the sunset on Sylvia's Hill was simply unforgettable! And Pance showed us the local dance competition on the gourds of the school where he had studied, which was a deeply moving cultural experience. It is a pity that we only had time for one tour with Pance as there are so many things and places to explore around Labuan Bajo.

We enjoyed our day with Komodo Fantastico Tour and the wonderful Pance. He was very knowledgeable, punctual and extremely helpful. The caves were amazing and the sunset on Sylvia's Hill was simply unforgettable! And Pance showed us the local dance competition on the gourds of the school where he had studied, which was a deeply moving cultural experience. It is a pity that we only had time for one tour with Pance as there are so many things and places to explore around Labuan Bajo.

Trip was great. Guide Pance was awesome. However, the cost was too high compared to booking directly with a hotel or local tour agency once you get to Labuan Bajo.